Bob le Flambeur

A veteran gambler and former bank robber living in Montmartre, Bob is urbane, charming, and ruthlessly calculating when the moment calls for it. He orchestrates the Deauville casino heist, assembling a crew and juggling pride with prudence as luck vacillates. He remains cool under pressure even as the plan threatens to collapse around him.

A pretty, jobless young woman taken in by Bob to keep her safe from Marc. She becomes a misstep in the plan when her disclosure of details triggers a fatal chain of events. Her vulnerability and desire for stability place her at the mercy of larger schemes.

Bob's loyal friend and a skilled safecracker who helps assemble the team and finance the operation. He shares in the highs and the risks of the caper, maintaining pragmatism in the face of mounting danger. He ends up captured alongside Bob after Ledru closes in.

A brutal pimp connected to the demi-monde who becomes a dangerous informant. He learns of the plan through Anne and pushes for confirmation, serving as a volatile trigger for the plot’s escalation. He is killed by Paolo as he prepares to reveal more to Ledru.

An ex-conturned-croupier at the Deauville casino who provides insider knowledge, floor plans, and help with the heist. He uses some of the pay to buy a bracelet for his wife, subtly signaling his commitment while keeping his nerves in check. He remains a key but fragile link whose loyalty is constantly tested.

Jean's wife entangled in the casino world; She discovers the money behind the plan and demands a bigger share, fueling tensions within the crew. Ultimately, she withdraws and tips Ledru anonymously, contributing to the plan’s unraveling.

Bob's young protégé who brags about the plan to impress Anne and becomes entangled with the women involved. His impetuous bravado and loyalty to Bob ultimately collide with the real-world risks they face. He is shot by Marc during the unraveling scheme.

Police commissaire who pursues Bob and the crew and wields authority with a sharp sense of doubt and suspicion. He exploits information gathered through Marc before moving in as the plan collapses. He leads the convoy to the casino, tightening the net as the heist unravels.

The sponsor who finances the heist, providing the capital that makes the caper possible. He embodies the other side of luck—money and risk—reaping rewards from the gamble, regardless of the outcome.

The film’s voice guiding the viewer, framing the action and adding commentary that emphasizes the moral and aesthetic dimensions of the tale. He frames the Montmartre setting and the opening declaration about heaven and hell. His narration shapes the mood from a knowing, retrospective vantage point.